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Bourton-on-the-Water & Vale

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About

Bourton-on-the-Water sits within a shallow, pastoral valley in the northeastern Cotswolds. The River Windrush, a defining feature, flows directly through its centre, crossed by several low, arched stone bridges. The surrounding area consists of open farmland, gentle hills, and scattered woodland typical of the region. The local architecture is characterised by traditional honey-coloured limestone buildings, with many structures dating to the 17th and 18th centuries.

The wider Vale area encompasses a series of similar villages built along the Windrush and its tributaries. Land use is primarily agricultural, with sheep grazing and arable fields. A notable detail is the presence of a scaled-down model village, a precise replica of Bourton itself, located within the community. The landscape is defined by dry stone walls, quiet country lanes, and the clear, shallow waters of the river running through the village green.

Area overview

On average Bourton-on-the-Water & Vale has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bourton-on-the-Water & Vale is £60,434 per year. There are 6 schools in Bourton-on-the-Water & Vale: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bourton-on-the-Water & Vale is home to around 9,511 people, with a population density of about 62.1 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
10.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bourton-on-the-Water & Vale Population
9,511
Population density
62.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.83(-62%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.99(-46%)
Burglary
4.63(+67%)
Vehicle crime
4(+38%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.26(-50%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,533
89.67%
Other White
540
5.67%
Irish
71
0.75%
Other Asian
61
0.64%
White and Asian (mixed)
54
0.57%
Total population: 9,516

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,067
39.18%
Level 3 (A level)
1,322
16.89%
No qualifications
1,078
13.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,074
13.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
742
9.48%
Total 16+ residents: 7,827

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,579
38.32%
Owns with a mortgage
1,120
27.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
606
14.71%
Other social rented
494
11.99%
Other forms of private rent
162
3.93%
Total households: 4,121

Property prices in Bourton-on-the-Water & Vale

Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £465,000 in Bourton-on-the-Water & Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £119,000 up to £2,950,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bourton-on-the-Water & Vale in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bourton-on-the-Water & Vale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached52£610,500
Flats3£165,000
Terraced24£371,250
Semi-Detached36£372,500

10 years median price trend in Bourton-on-the-Water & Vale

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bourton-on-the-Water & Vale.

All postcodes in Bourton-on-the-Water & Vale

GL542RL

The Furrows

GL542EH

Lamberts Field

GL542RT

Mallard Crescent

GL542FA

Old Library Mews

GL541LP

Ferndale Barns

GL542HS

Becky Hill

GL542HT

Kingswell

GL542FX

Osprey Close

GL545TT

Post Office Lane

GL542GU

Delfin Way

GL545UR

Castlett Street

GL541LN

Whittlestone Close

GL542SB

Bourton Link

GL542HR

Copse Hill Road

GL542JT

Gas House Cottages

GL542JX

The Whitmores

GL545UG

Kineton

GL542QA

Peashill Corner

GL542HJ

Bourton Vale

GL542AP

High Street

GL541LY

Stonehouse Court

GL542NE

Wyck Beacon

GL542HD

Roman Way

GL542RJ

The Vintage Pair

GL542QQ

Skylarks Crescent

GL545RX

Town Close

GL542DL

Broadlands

GL541JZ

Netherswell

GL542GH

Gasworks Lane

GL543BY

Stanborough Lane

GL542HN

Croome Gardens

GL543AY

Bourton Vale

GL569TL

Bourton Vale

GL545UT

Attwoods Patch

GL545TY

Tally Ho Lane

GL542RR

Heron Close

GL542QS

Slingsby Close

GL542EY

Fosseway

GL542UY

High Street

GL542RH

Cadet Close

GL542LU

Foxes Close

GL542GJ

Barnsley Way

GL542HF

Park Farm

GL542AF

Rissington Road

GL542BS

Victoria Street

GL541LH

Rectory Close

OX76SE

Burtons Bank

GL542PE

Anson Court

GL542JN

Bourton Vale

GL542DA

Sherbourne Terrace

GL542BD

Station Road

GL542DX

Rissington Road

GL542NY

Bristol Road

GL542PS

Dikler Close

GL542DU

Hilcote Drive

GL545RU

Ford

GL542EB

Rye Close

GL542GZ

Beddome Way

GL542FE

Victoria Street

GL541JA

Stow

GL542JH

Bourton Vale

GL542LG

South Terrace

GL542LB

Cemetery Lane

GL542RF

Westland Close

GL542GW

Eagle Drive

GL542FW

Robin Close

GL542DY

Gorse Meadow

GL542HY

Copse Hill Road

GL542JD

Condicote Lane

GL542RQ

Kingfisher Road

GL543AD

Sunny Cottages

GL541EZ

Bourton Vale

GL542EE

Marshmouth Lane

GL545XU

Buckle Street

GL542QB

Rissington Business Park

GL541LG

Fox Drive

GL542LY

Southgate Court

GL542JB

Bourton Vale

OX76SS

Gawcombe Cottages

GL541JX

Fosseway

GL542SE

Leasow Lane

GL542PR

Green Lake Close

GL542DT

Rissington Road

GL542LH

Bank Cottage

OX76SR

Fosseridge

GL542AR

Lansdown

GL542GE

Hidcote Close

GL542BY

Sherborne Street

GL542LE

Whiteshoots Hill

GL542JE

Bourton Vale

GL542QW

Wellington Road

GL542QF

Merlin Close

GL541HE

Stow

GL542RS

Woodpecker Close

GL543AG

Bourton Vale

GL542AN

High Street

GL542HP

Becky Hill

GL542RD

Squirrel Close

GL542BZ

Sadlers Edge

GL542EN

Station Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.